The controversial rule in which defenders are being flagged for putting their body weight on a quarterback following a sack has not been amended, but a video was put out by the league this week trying to clarify when it should be called. Will it prevent players like Clay Matthews from being flagged for plays that in previous seasons were considered perfectly legal? After getting an early start to the week with a game on Thursday night, Todd Gurley of the Los Angeles Rams is leading the N.F.L. in rushing with 338 yards. He matched Elliott with 274 through three weeks and has thrived in the absence of Jerick McKinnon.

Source: New York Times September 30, 2018 17:10 UTC